# Highlighter Typing Tools This High Contrast Keyboard Makes it Easier for Seniors to Compute By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-05 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-contrast-keyboard References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/10/01/easy-to-read-keyboard/) & [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/) This High Contrast Keyboard may be one of the best presents you can get grandma and grandpa this Christmas. The keys on this keyboard are designed to be easily seen by seniors or people with poor eyesight. Most individuals have their [keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onehanded-keyboard-concept) memorized, but seniors often have to hunt and peck at [small keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuio-flow-keyboard) that all look the same. The High Contrast Keyboard eliminates that problem and makes computers more accessible to the elderly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Seniors](https://www.trendhunter.com/seniors) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **High Contrast Keyboards:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market high contrast keyboards specifically designed for seniors and people with poor eyesight. - **Accessibility Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative solutions and tools to make technology more accessible for the elderly population. - **Elderly-friendly Computing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design user-friendly computer products and interfaces tailored to the needs and abilities of senior users. ### Where This Applies - **Assistive Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Improve and expand the range of assistive technology devices for the elderly, such as high contrast keyboards. - **Computer Hardware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop specialized computer hardware components targeting the senior market, like keyboards with enhanced visibility features. - **Senior Care:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology solutions into senior care services to improve the digital accessibility and engagement of older adults. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timber-Accented Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corant-c10-keyboard.md) - [Chromatic Pro-Grade Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-expression-series-prism-keyboard.md) - [Advanced Antiquated Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azio-mkretro-typewriterstyle-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [AI-Powered Ergonomic Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-ergonomic-keyboard.md) - [Playful Gen Z Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-pop-keys.md) - [Typing Speed-Increasing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charachorder-x.md) - [Collaborative Translucent Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prix-workshop.md) - [Coding Newbie Keyboard Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-world-keyboard.md) - [Low-Noise Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kensington-mk7500f-quiettype-pro.md)